It is not difficult to request a student loan forbearance, and as such it is one of the first options graduates choose when they are unable to pay their loans. However, it is important to carefully analyze your financial situation, and determine how forbearance will impact you in the future. Here, the student loan specialists…

Halloween fun does not need to stop when you grow up. But, many adults associate the holiday with excessive drinking, partying and mischief. At times, these activities are taken too far, leading to larger crimes such as assault. Here, the criminal defense attorney, Jeffrey Scholnick breaks discusses the distinct types assault, as well as the…

For first-time petty crime offenders, diversion programs are a vital alternative to conviction, the consequences of which can be long-standing and life-altering. Here, the legal experts at Scholnick Law elaborate on some of the diversion programs offered in Maryland. The Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion Program This program, also known as LEAD, is a new initiative…

While workers’ compensation and personal injury both involve physical injuries, the two have different fault requirements and avenues of compensation. Here, attorney Jeffrey Scholnick, explains how the two are different, and how to determine which applies to your claim. Fault Requirements To file a personal injury claim, the victim must prove that a third-party was…

Graduates are leaving themselves with more student loan debt upon graduation than ever before, and many find themselves unable to pay. Here, attorney Jeffrey Scholnick, details the potential consequences of defaulting on student loans. The average college graduate has more than $35k in student loan debt, and more than eight million graduates will default on…